Standard

Radio Communication System Inspection and Testing

Abstract

This standard provides procedures for inspecting and testing rail transit radio communication systems.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA RT-SC-S-046-03 Rev. 1 01/31/2025 Published Current
APTA RT-SC-S-046-03 Original 09/28/2003 Published Superseded

Keywords

antenna, communication, deviation, distortion, frequency modulation, inspection, maintenance, radio, receiver, selectivity, sensitivity, test, testing, transmitter-licensed power

Summary

This standard provides testing and inspection procedures for transit radio communication systems in order to ensure that special life/safety equipment is operational and reliable; to help rail transit systems incorporate safety considerations during the inspection and maintenance process; and to identify inspection criteria and maintenance standards that provide a high level of passenger and personnel safety.

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